East Cambridgeshire

Properties and events in East Cambridgeshire

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Burwell Museum and Windmill

Burwell Museums, Mill Close, Burwell, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 0HL
In person
Pre-booking not required

- Free Entry (Last Entry at 3pm) - Special Treats Available in the New Tea Room - Living Demonstrations by Our Blacksmiths and Spinner - Free Mill Tours (Subject to Availability)

Ely Cathedral - Cathedral Highlights Tours

Ely Cathedral, The Chapter House, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4DL
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join our experienced guides and explore the spectacular Nave, beautiful Lady Chapel and Presbytery of Ely Cathedral.

Ely Cathedral - Prior Craudens Chapel

Ely Cathedral, The College, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4DL
In person
Pre-booking not required

A rare opportunity to visit Prior Crauden's Chapel which is not usually open to the public

Ely Cemetery Tour

Beech Lane, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4QZ
In person
Pre-booking required

Discover the stories beneath the stones at Ely Cemetery with our expert guide.

Ely Museum

Ely Museum, The Old Gaol, Market Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4LS
In person
Pre-booking not required

A chance to visit the award winning Ely Museum, inside the Bishop's Gaol, for free! Enjoy the family-friendly displays and find out how the fenland landscape has shaped the lives of those who have lived here.

Littleport Past

The Littleport Society, The Barn, Main Street, Littleport, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1PH
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join The Littleport Society as we explore every day life of the residents of the fenland town of Littleport. We'll introduce you to the shirt factory supervisor, the mole catcher, the milkman, the school teacher, the chemist, and many more.

Monastic Barn Tour

The Monastic Barn, Barton Square, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4DF
In person
Pre-booking required

As part of Heritage Open Days 2026 Visit Ely has partnered with Kings Ely, to allow unique access to the Monastic Barn at the top of Cherry Hill Park.

Oliver Cromwell's 'Open' House

Tourist Information Centre, Oliver Cromwells House, 29 St. Marys Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4HF
In person
Pre-booking not required

As part of Heritage Open Days, Oliver Cromwell's House will be opening its doors for a special evening of free admission, giving visitors the chance to explore one of Ely's most fascinating historic buildings after hours.

Prior Crauden's Chapel

The Porta, The College, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4DL
In person
Pre-booking required

As part of Heritage Open Days 2026 Visit Ely has partnered with Ely Cathedral, to allow unique access to the fabulous Prior Crauden's Chapel, at the top of Cherry Hill Park.

Silver Street Cottage

9 Silver Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4JF
In person
Pre-booking required

Discover what sits behind the door of this medieval cottage.

The Porta Library

The Porta, The College, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4DL
In person
Pre-booking required

Discover the history of The Porta Gate in Ely.

Tours of Sessions House Ely

Sessions House, Lynn Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4EG
In person
Pre-booking required

Tour the former centre of Law and Order in the City of Ely

Wisbech Historic Friends Meeting House

21 North Brink, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 1JR
In person
Pre-booking not required

See inside the Historic Meeting House and secluded grave yard at back of the property and find the story of Jane Stuart, natural child of James II.